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A comforting, homemade apple sauce, slow-simmered with a hint of cinnamon and lemon. Perfectly sweet and tangy, it's a versatile side dish or a simple, wholesome dessert. Ready in under 30 minutes!
For 4 servings
Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and chopping them into roughly 1-inch pieces. This ensures they cook evenly.
In a medium saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the chopped apples, water, brown sugar, fresh lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and salt. Stir everything together until the apples are coated.
Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it begins to bubble, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat. Carefully take out and discard the cinnamon stick.
Mash the cooked apples to your desired consistency. For a chunky sauce, use a potato masher or a fork directly in the pot. For a smoother, puréed sauce, use an immersion blender or carefully transfer the mixture to a standard blender.
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A comforting, homemade apple sauce, slow-simmered with a hint of cinnamon and lemon. Perfectly sweet and tangy, it's a versatile side dish or a simple, wholesome dessert. Ready in under 30 minutes!
This american recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 149.3 calories per serving with 0.64g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for side or dessert or snack or condiment.
Let the apple sauce cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. It will thicken as it cools. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Add a pinch of ground nutmeg, a pinch of allspice, or a whole star anise along with the cinnamon stick for a warmer, more complex spice profile.
Replace the brown sugar with an equal amount of pure maple syrup for a different kind of sweetness and flavor.
Substitute half of the apples with ripe pears (like Bartlett or Bosc) for a delicious fruit combination. You may need less sugar as pears are naturally very sweet.
For extra fiber and a more rustic texture, leave the peels on the apples. This works best with organic apples. Mash well or use a blender for a smoother result.
Apples are an excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, particularly pectin. This fiber aids in digestion, promotes a feeling of fullness, and supports a healthy gut microbiome.
Apples contain powerful antioxidants like Vitamin C and polyphenols such as quercetin. These compounds help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals and reduce inflammation.
The soluble fiber in apples can help lower blood cholesterol levels. Additionally, the potassium content helps manage blood pressure, contributing to overall cardiovascular health.
Being low in calories and high in fiber and water, apple sauce can be a satisfying and nutritious snack or side dish that helps you feel full without consuming excess calories.
Each half-cup serving of this apple sauce contains approximately 125-130 calories, primarily from the natural sugars in the apples and the added brown sugar.
Yes, homemade apple sauce is a healthy option. It's rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants from the apples. Making it at home allows you to control the amount of sugar, making it much healthier than most store-bought versions which often contain high-fructose corn syrup and preservatives.
A combination of apples usually yields the best flavor. Softer apples like McIntosh or Golden Delicious break down easily, while a mix of sweet (Honeycrisp, Gala) and tart (Granny Smith, Braeburn) creates a balanced, flavorful sauce.
Absolutely! If you use sweet apple varieties like Fuji or Gala, you may find that no extra sugar is needed. Simply omit the brown sugar from the recipe and taste the sauce after cooking, adding a little sweetener only if necessary.
Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, homemade apple sauce will stay fresh for up to 10 days.
Yes, apple sauce freezes very well. Allow it to cool completely, then transfer it to freezer-safe bags or containers, leaving about an inch of space at the top for expansion. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.